Compatriots and friends,
Members of Kirby Smith Camp 1209 attended the 46th Annual Sons of Confederate Veterans Convention this past weekend in Ocala, Florida.The convention was opened Saturday morning with greetings from State Representative Dennis Baxley, and Director of Veterans Services Jeffery Askew.Both addressed the camps with honor and support for our ancestors,heritage,and all veterans of Florida.
Business meetings were a success,with Artical Vl proposed by Calvin Hart and Mark Sizemore,passing with 100 percent of the vote.The business meetings ended with the election of a new Division Commander.
There was much discussed including protecting the symbols and memorials to our Southern Heritage.This included discussions on the importance of recruitment, with emphasis put on our younger generation.Planting the seed of honor and heritage is the most effective way to combat the false truths being told,and prepare a next generation of compatriots to defend the charge and honor of our Confederate ancestors.
This years convention ended with a nice dinner Saturday evening and fellowship of friends.
Deo Vindice
